SIXTEEN Contestants Profile and Facts
SIXTEEN (식스틴) was a Korean survival show created by JYP Entertainment and Mnet, and produced by KOEN. It aimed to find the members of the girl group TWICE. The first episode aired on May 5, 2015, and the final episode aired on July 7, 2015. The final lineup debuted on October 20, 2015.
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SIXTEEN Contestant Profiles:
Nayeon (Rank 1)
Stage Name: Nayeon (나연)
Birth Name: Im Na-yeon (임나연)
Birthday: September 22, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @nayeonyny
Final Rank: 1
Nayeon Facts:
– She was born in Myeongil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– Nayeon was a member of the cancelled pre-debut group 6MIX.
– Her cousin is Ji Yunseo from EVNNE.
– She debuted as a soloist in June 2022 with the mini-album IM NAYEON.
– Nayeon has a younger sister called Seoyeon.
– She was the oldest contestant on the show.
– Nayeon was the first contestant announced.
– Her favorite color is purple.
– Her left leg is weak due to her being in a car accident in her childhood.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Major
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Major
– 4th Mission: Minor
– 5th Mission: Major
– 6th Mission: Minor
– 7th Mission: Major (Debut)
Jeongyeon (Rank 2)
Stage Name: Jeongyeon (정연)
Birth Name: Yoo Jeong-yeon (유정연)
Birthday: November 1, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 167.7 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jy_piece
Final Rank: 2
Jeongyeon Facts:
– She was born in Jeonja-dong, Jangan, Suwon, South Korea.
– Jeongyeon was a member of the cancelled pre-debut group 6MIX.
– She changed her birth name, Yoo Kyung-wan, in 3rd grade, because she was teased as her name sounded like a boy’s name.
– Her father, Yoo Changjoon, is a popular Korean traditional chef.
– One of her two older sisters is the actress Gong Seungyeon.
– She is related to KARD‘s Somin.
– The happiest part of her day is taking off her contact lenses.
– She is ambidextrous.
– Jeongyeon likes cleaning.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Major
– 3rd Mission: Major
– 4th Mission: Minor
– 5th Mission: Major
– 6th Mission: Minor
– 7th Mission: Major (Debut)
Mina (Rank 3)
Stage Name: Mina (미나)
Birth Name: Myoui Mina (名井 南)
English Name: Sharon Myoui
Birthday: March 24, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @mina_sr_my
Final Rank: 3
Mina Facts:
– She was born in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
– Her parents are both Japanese.
– She moved to Kobe, Japan when she was a toddler.
– She has an older brother, Kai, born in 1992.
– Her father, Akira Myoui, is a clinical professor at Osaka University Hospital.
– She used to have American citizenship but she has since given it up.
– She auditioned for a JYP in Japan and joined the Korean trainee program on January 2, 2014.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Major
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Major
– 3rd Mission: Major
– 4th Mission: Minor
– 5th Mission: Minor
– 6th Mission: Major
– 7th Mission: Major (Debut)
Dahyun (Rank 4)
Stage Name: Dahyun (다현)
Birth Name: Kim Da-hyun (김다현)
Birthday: May 28, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 48.9 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFJ-T
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @dahhyunnee
Final Rank: 4
Dahyun Facts:
– She was born in Eunhaeng-dong, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, South Korea.
– Dahyun has an older brother, Myungsoo.
– In middle school, she performed a solo in a youth dance festival and was scouted by JYP Entertainment.
– Dahyun was performing her dance, the “Eagle Dance”, which later became an emote in Fortnite.
– She passed the audition on July 7, 2012, and officially became a trainee.
– Dahyun is scared of animals.
– She loves chocolate, and she can’t live without chocolate.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Major
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Minor
– 4th Mission: Major
– 5th Mission: Minor
– 6th Mission: Minor
– 7th Mission: Major (Debut)
Sana (Rank 5)
Stage Name: Sana (사나)
Birth Name: Minatozaki Sana (湊崎 紗夏)
Birthday: December 29, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @m.by__sana
Final Rank: 5
Sana Facts:
– She was born in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan.
– Sana was a member of the cancelled pre-debut group 6MIX.
– She is an only child.
– Sana got casted while she was shopping with her friends.
– She passed the audition for JYP on April 13, 2012.
– Her favorite colors are purple, pink, white, black, and beige.
– She doesn’t like purple clothing.
– Sana likes spicy foods.
– She is allergic to pollen.
– Sana is close to Miyeon of i-dle.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Major
– 3rd Mission: Minor
– 4th Mission: Major
– 5th Mission: Major
– 6th Mission: Major
– 7th Mission: Major (Debut)
Chaeyoung (Rank 6)
Stage Name: Chaeyoung (채영)
Birth Name: Son Chae-young (손채영)
English Name: Katrina Son
Birthday: April 23, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 158.9 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INFP-T
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @chaeyo.0
Final Rank: 6
Chaeyoung Facts:
– She was born in Dunchon-dong, Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea.
– Chaeyoung has a younger brother, Jeonghun, born in 2000.
– She passed the audition for JYP on June 6, 2012.
– Chaeyoung and BLACKPINK’s Rosé are close.
– On April 5, 2024, it was confirmed that she was dating Korean rapper Zion.T.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Major
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Major
– 3rd Mission: Minor
– 4th Mission: Minor
– 5th Mission: Major
– 6th Mission: Major
– 7th Mission: Major (Debut)
Jihyo (Rank 7)
Stage Name: Jihyo (지효)
Birth Name: Park Ji-hyo (박지효)
Birthday: February 1, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @_zyozyo
Final Rank: 7
Jihyo Facts:
– She was born in Guri, South Korea.
– Jihyo was a member of the cancelled pre-debut group 6MIX.
– She has 2 younger sisters, Seoyeon and Jiyoung.
– Her real name is Park Jisoo. She legalized her name to Park Jihyo right before SIXTEEN.
– She was voted as the leader of the final lineup.
– Her trainee period was 10 years.
– She is ambidextrous.
– Her favorite color is red.
– She made her solo debut in August 2023, with the mini-album ZONE.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Major
– 4th Mission: Major
– 5th Mission: Major
– 6th Mission: Major
– 7th Mission: Major (Debut)
Tzuyu (Rank 8)
Stage Name: Tzuyu (쯔위)
Birth Name: Chou Tzuyu (周子瑜)
English Name: Sally Chou
Birthday: June 14, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP-A
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @thinkaboutzu
Final Rank: 8
Tzuyu Facts:
– She was born in Tainan, Taiwan.
– Tzuyu has an older brother, born in 1992.
– She is the tallest member in the group.
– Tzuyu was discovered by JYPE at the MUSE Performing Arts Workshop in Tainan in 2012.
– She went to South Korea on November 15, 2012, to start her training.
– Her family has a dog named Gucci; her mom’s friend named it after the brand.
– The body parts that she has the most confidence in are her eyes and chin.
– Her favorite number is 25, because she thinks it is a cool number.
– She is close to CLC’s Elkie, and i-dle’s Shuhua.
– Tzuyu said that, if she were to be born again, she wants to be born as a short girl.
– She made her solo debut in September 2024 with the mini-album aboutTZU.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Major
– 3rd Mission: Minor
– 4th Mission: Major
– 5th Mission: Major
– 6th Mission: Minor
– 7th Mission: Added (Debut)
Momo (Rank 9)
Stage Name: Momo (모모)
Birth Name: Hirai Momo (平井 もも)
English Name: Peach Hirai
Birthday: November 9, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 48.5 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @momo
Final Rank: 9
Momo Facts:
– She was born in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, Japan.
– Momo was eliminated in episode 6, but was added as the final member in the finals.
– She has an older sister, Hana, born in 1994.
– Momo was scouted by JYP Entertainment after they saw a dance video of her.
– Her name means “peach” in Japanese.
– She passed the audition for JYP on April 13, 2012.
– Her family have 3 dogs, who are named Petco, Pudding, and Lucky (they are all females).
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Major
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Minor
– 4th Mission: Eliminated
– 7th Mission: Added (Debut)
Minyoung (Eliminated in the Finals)
Stage Name: Minyoung (민영)
Birth Name: Song Min-young (송민영)
English Name: Charlene Song
Birthday: February 27, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean-American
Instagram: @charlenesong
YouTube: @myssong마이쏭
Final Rank: 10
Minyoung Facts:
– She was born in South Korea.
– Minyoung was a member of the cancelled pre-debut group 6MIX.
– She is an only child.
– Minyoung has studied Japanese in Hokkaido.
– Her hobbies are songwriting and videomaking.
– She speaks fluent English.
– Her favorite part of SIXTEEN was when everyone was together.
– One of her prized possessions is a custom book made for her by fans after SIXTEEN.
– Her favorite movie is Benjamin Bunny.
– Minyoung is a fan of Crush.
– Her favorite K-drama is It’s Okay Not to Be Okay.
– She is a Protestant Christian.
– Minyoung was cast through the JYPE Global Audition while studying abroad in the USA.
– She currently works at an international school in Korea.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Major
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Minor
– 4th Mission: Major
– 5th Mission: Major
– 6th Mission: Major
– 7th Mission: Eliminated
Somi (Eliminated in the Finals)
Stage Name: Somi (소미)
Birth Name: Jeon Somi (전소미)
English Name: Charlene Song
Birthday: March 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 46.6 kg (102 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Canadian-Dutch-Korean
Instagram: @somsomi0309
TikTok: @somi_official
X: @somi_official_
Final Rank: 11
Somi Facts:
– She was born in Windsor, Ontario in Canada.
– Somi has a younger sister named Evelyn.
– She was on the survival show Produce 101 and became a member of I.O.I after ranking #1.
– Somi promoted in I.O.I from May 4, 2016 to January 29, 2017.
– She was a member of the I.O.I Sub Unit.
– In 2017, Somi took part in the project groups Unnies and Girls Next Door.
– She left JYP Entertainment as well as the pre-debut ITZY lineup in August 2018.
– Somi was supposed to debut in ITZY but didn’t due to her departure from the agency.
– She joined The Black Label in September 2018.
– Somi made her solo debut in June 2019 with the single Birthday.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Major
– 3rd Mission: Major
– 4th Mission: Major
– 5th Mission: Minor
– 6th Mission: Major
– 7th Mission: Eliminated
Natty (Eliminated in the Finals)
Stage Name: Natty (나띠)
Birth Name: Anatchaya Suputtipong (อาณัชญา สุพุทธิพงศ์)
Birthday: May 30, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Thai
Instagram: @natty_0530
Final Rank: 12
Natty Facts:
– She was born in Bangkok, Thailand.
– Natty was on the survival show Idol School. She was eliminated in the final episode, at rank #13.
– She joined Swing Entertainment and debuted as a soloist in May 2020.
– In 2023, she debuted in the group KISS OF LIFE.
– Her fandom name is TwiNny.
– She was the youngest contestant on the show.
– Natty says she is most comfortable dancing hip hop.
– Her trainee period was 10 years.
– She speaks Korean, Thai, Japanese, and English.
– Her favorite Sanrio character is Kuromi.
– She is an only child.
– Her role models are Tinashe, Kehlani, BoA, and Yerin Baek.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Major
– 3rd Mission: Major
– 4th Mission: Major
– 5th Mission: Minor
– 6th Mission: Major
– 7th Mission: Eliminated
Chaeryeong (Eliminated in the Finals)
Stage Name: Chaeryeong (채령)
Birth Name: Lee Chae-ryeong (이채령)
English Name: Serena Lee
Birthday: June 5, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @chaerrry0
Final Rank: 13
Chaeryeong Facts:
– She was born in Yongin, South Korea.
– Chaeryeong is a member of ITZY.
– Her older sister is fellow contestant Chaeyeon.
– She became a trainee in 2014, and trained for five years.
– Her English name used to be Judy Lee before she changed it to Serena Lee.
– She was a contestant on K-pop Star 3 when she was 11 years old.
– Her hobbies are watching dramas, sleeping, and eating delicious food.
– She was a part of KYW Dance School and uploaded some dance covers.
– Her favorite girl group is Girls’ Generation.
– She gets frightened easily.
– Her favorite music genre is ballad.
– Chaeryeong auditioned for Fantagio in 2012.
– Her favorite actress is Han Sohee.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Major
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Major
– 4th Mission: Minor
– 5th Mission: Minor
– 6th Mission: Minor
– 7th Mission: Eliminated
Jiwon (Eliminated Mission 6)
Stage Name: Jiwon (지원)
Birth Name: Park Ji-won (박지원)
English Name: Megan Park
Birthday: March 20, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 157 cm (5’1″)
Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTJ / ENTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @xjiwonparkx
Final Rank: 14
Jiwon Facts:
– She was born in Busan, South Korea.
– Jiwon was on the survival show Idol School. She ranked #6 and debuted in the group fromis_9.
– Jiwon’s nicknames are Megan and kkomaengie (child).
– She speaks Korean, English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Latin.
– She thinks her most charming point is her dimple.
– She has the loudest voice in fromis_9.
– Jiwon likes horror films.
– Her favorite animals are big dogs, e.g. Golden Retrievers.
– She likes Rihanna and Ariana Grande.
– She used to be calm and quiet but became more outgoing after taking music lessons.
– Her favorite colors are purple and black.
– Jiwon is close to i-dle’s Miyeon.
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Show Information:
– A&R Team: Major
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Minor
– 4th Mission: Minor
– 5th Mission: Minor
– 6th Mission: Eliminated
Eunsuh (Eliminated Mission 3)
Stage Name: Eunsuh (은서)
Birth Name: Kim Eun-suh (김은서)
Birthday: November 14, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 159 cm (5’2″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @eunsuh1114
Final Rank: 15
Eunsuh Facts:
– She was born in South Korea.
– Eunsuh was on the survival show Idol School. She was eliminated in the final episode, at rank #14.
– Her specialty is dancing.
– Her older brother is Wow from the boy group A.C.E.
Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Minor
– 3rd Mission: Eliminated
Chaeyeon (Eliminated Mission 2)
Stage Name: Somi (소미)
Birth Name: Jeon Somi (전소미)
English Name: Charlene Song
Birthday: March 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 46.6 kg (102 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @somsomi0309
TikTok: @somi_official
X: @somi_official_
Final Rank: 16
Chaeyeon Facts:
– She was born in Yongin, South Korea.
– Her sister is fellow contestant Chaeryeong.
– She was a JYP trainee and competed on the show SIXTEEN.
– Chaeyeon was on the survival show Produce 48. She ranked #12 and debuted in the group IZ*ONE.
– She was in the lineup for ggumnamu, although the group never debuted.
– Chaeyeon participated in Street Woman Fighter.
– She made her solo debut in 2022 with the mini album HUSH RUSH.
– In 2023, she was a contestant on Queendom Puzzle, although she withdrew from the show.
– Her trainee period was 4 years and 2 months.
– She was a contestant on K-pop Star 3.
– Chaeyeon auditioned for Fantagio in 2012.
– Her habit is hiding her forehead.
– She can speak Japanese.
– Her talent is making choreographies.
– She was a part of KYW Dance School and uploaded some dance covers.
See more facts about Chaeyeon…
Show Information:
– A&R Team: Minor
– 1st Mission: Minor
– 2nd Mission: Eliminated
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